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Minister Ghinea: European Commission confirms granting 483.8 million euros for health and energy projects

September 30, 2021

The European Commission confirmed granting to Romania 483.8 million euros through the program REACT-EU. Of that amount, 283.8 million euros are meant to supply hospitals, social centers and schools in the context of the Covid crisis, Cristian Ghinea, the minister of European Investments and Projects announced on Facebook on Thursday.   “It is official , we will receive European funds of 483,8 million euros to equip hospitals, social centers and schools, in the Covid 19 crisis and for energy projects in the mechanism REACT-EU. We received confirmation from EC last night. The money will go to projects in the Big Infrastructure Program, meant for health in the Covid context, and for those of energy efficiency and renewable energy. There will also be other financing approvals in REACT-EU, for 1.32 billion euros for 2021,” Ghinea said.   The minister for European Investments and Projects explained that in the overall allocations approved, 200 million euros are meant for increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources.   “The 483.8 million euros approved last night refer to: 283.8 million euros for health – equipping hospitals, social centers and schools, in the Covid 19 pandemic; 200 million euros for increasing energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources,” Ghinea added.   He pointed out that other EC approvals for financing within REACT-EU program are expected in the weeks to come.   “In the following weeks REACT EU financing will be approved for 2021 and for competitiveness Operational Program -550 million euros; Human Capital Operational Program -234 million euros; Helping Less Favored People Program -56 million euros,” Ghinea concluded.

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